Mountain · 1 route

Saddleback Mountain

9,580 ft · Colorado

Summit
9,580 ft
Routes
1 way up
Season
Spring, summer, fall

Route up Saddleback Mountain

  1. Saddleback Mountain TrailEasyabout 600 ft of climbing1.0 miSee the route
Map of the route up Saddleback Mountain, with each route's start numbered and the summit marked
Saddleback Mountain TrailMap © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap contributors

About Saddleback Mountain

Saddleback Mountain is a summit in Colorado at 9,580 feet elevation. It is reached by the Saddleback Mountain Trail, a 1.01-mile public trail with 600 feet of elevation gain.

Before you go

Hazards

  • Sudden weather changes
  • Uneven terrain
  • Potential wildlife encounters

Season

Spring may have muddy conditions from snowmelt; summer offers the most reliable access; fall provides cooler temperatures

Forecast on Saddleback Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

Questions about Saddleback Mountain

How tall is Saddleback Mountain?

9,580 ft (2,920 m).

How many routes go to the summit of Saddleback Mountain?

One: Saddleback Mountain Trail.

When is the best time to climb Saddleback Mountain?

Spring, summer, fall.

Mountains nearby

More mountains in Colorado

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Jun–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–73°F and lows of 39–48°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Coal Creek Canyon, CO weather station, 13 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan33° high16° low
  2. Feb34° high15° low
  3. Mar41° high20° low
  4. Apr46° high24° low
  5. May55° high33° low
  6. Jun67° high41° low
  7. Jul73° high48° low
  8. Aug71° high46° low
  9. Sep64° high39° low
  10. Oct52° high30° low
  11. Nov41° high21° low
  12. Dec33° high15° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Floyd Hill, Colorado · 0.3 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Saddleback Mountain

Best months: September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    33° / 16°

    10 wet

  2. Feb

    34° / 15°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    41° / 20°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    46° / 24°

    13 wet

  5. May

    55° / 33°

    14 wet

  6. Jun

    67° / 41°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    73° / 48°

    14 wet

  8. Aug

    71° / 46°

    15 wet

  9. Sep

    64° / 39°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    52° / 30°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    41° / 21°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    33° / 15°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Coal Creek Canyon, CO, 12.6 mi away at 8,950 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.